Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-06-01

This Privacy Policy explains how CodeSpeedTest ("we", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws.

Consent Management

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to ensure compliance with privacy regulations:

• For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland: We display a consent banner with options to accept, reject, or manage cookie preferences
• Consent choices: You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences
• Withdrawal of consent: You can change your consent choices at any time by clearing your browser data or contacting us
• Consent storage: Your preferences are stored locally in your browser for up to one year

Types of Cookies and Data We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

• Required for the website to function properly
• Remember your theme preferences and settings
• Security and fraud prevention
• Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Track page views, session duration, and user paths
• Used to improve website performance and user experience
• Data is anonymized and aggregated

Advertising Cookies (Optional)

• Google AdSense: Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites
• Adsterra: Advertising cookies for displaying relevant advertisements
• Measure ad performance and effectiveness
• May be used for personalized advertising based on your interests
• You can opt-out via Google Ads Settings or our consent banner

Personalization Cookies (Optional)

• Remember your preferences and customizations
• Provide personalized content recommendations
• Enhance user experience based on your usage patterns

Information We Collect

• Usage data: Pages visited, typing performance metrics, time spent on site
• Technical data: Browser type, device information, IP address (anonymized)
• Contact information: Name, email, message when you contact us
• Preferences: Theme settings, language preferences, consent choices

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our coding practice services
• Display relevant advertisements (with your consent)
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense is a service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.

• Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites
• The DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet
• Google collects information about your visits to deliver relevant advertisements
• Google AdSense may track ad impressions, clicks, and conversions
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

Adsterra Advertising

We also use Adsterra to display advertisements on our website. Adsterra may:

• Set cookies for ad delivery and measurement
• Collect information about your visits to this and other websites
• Use this information to provide relevant advertisements
• Track ad impressions, clicks, and conversions

You can opt-out of personalized Adsterra ads via the Adsterra Privacy Policy, or visit NAI Consumer Opt-Out for additional options.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Google LLC: Google AdSense advertising network for ad serving and measurement (only with your consent)
• Adsterra: Adsterra advertising network for ad serving and measurement (only with your consent)
• Analytics providers: To analyze site usage and improve our services
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request information about data we have about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Restriction: Restrict how we process your data
• Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Binding corporate rules

Data Retention

• Consent records: Up to 1 year or until withdrawn
• Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
• Contact submissions: Until resolved plus 2 years
• Technical logs: Up to 30 days

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us for immediate removal.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Requesting new consent where required

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:

• Email: privacy@codespeedtest.com
• Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
• Response time: We aim to respond within 30 days